Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/30/22 9:53 AM

Smart closed with five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 107-97 victory over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Smart didn't score well, but he was apt in the role of ball distributor in the convincing win. He logged many of his assists by feeding the ball to Jayson Tatum, who blew the roof off with a 38-point performance. Smart has now reached double-digit assists three times this season.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/23/22 11:34 PM

Smart logged 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and four steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-87 victory over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Smart let Jayson Tatum (51 points) do the heavy lifting, but he still logged a team-high plus-36 in the box score himself. Smart has also racked up nine steals over his previous three games. Smart looked fresh in his return from COVID-19 protocols and will look to keep producing Tuesday against the Kings.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/23/22 2:24 PM

Smart (conditioning) won't face a minutes limit during Sunday's contest against the Wizards, John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart will be available for the first time since Jan. 10 (six games), but he won't face any restrictions. In six games before his absence, the veteran guard averaged 15.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.5 minutes.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/23/22 11:21 AM

Smart (conditioning) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Smart will return following a six-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols and conditioning issues. He may be on a minutes limit given the long layoff. Before landing in protocols, he had scored in double digits in seven straight games.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 1/22/22 4:14 PM

Smart (conditioning) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is expected to return following a six-game absence. He may be on a minutes limit given the long layoff. Before landing in protocols, he had scored in double digits in seven straight games.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 1/21/22 5:32 PM

Smith (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was questionable once again heading into Friday's matchup, but he'll be forced to miss a sixth consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. His next chance to return will be Sunday against the Wizards.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Thu 1/20/22 4:50 PM

Smart (conditioning) is questionable for Friday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was also questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets before not playing, so it seems like he's close to a return after missing the past five games. He may be on a minutes limit when back.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 1/19/22 12:14 PM

Smart (conditioning) is out Wednesday against the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has apparently cleared the league's health and safety protocols but will miss at least one more game due to conditioning issues. Dennis Schroder will likely draw another start Wednesday, while Smart's next chance to return will be Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 1/18/22 4:48 PM

Smart (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Hornets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has missed four straight games due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, but he has a chance to return Wednesday. If he does, Dennis Schroder will likely shift back to a reserve role.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 1/16/22 5:03 PM

Smart (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart remains in the health and safety protocols and will be sidelined for the fourth straight game. Dennis Schroder and Payton Pritchard are likely to continue having increased roles in his absence.